The stock market on September 2, 1976
September 2, 1976, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.13% to close at 103.92. Of 4,686 US stocks that traded, 1,260 rose and 1,120 fell.
The S&P 500-0.13%closed at 103.92
How big a move#20,845of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,414price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,260of 4,686; 1,120 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Crane (CR) | +7.2% |
| Reliance Electric Co -old (REE) | +4.4% |
| GenCorp (GY) | +4.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mca Inc. (MCA) | -4.4% |
| Carrier (CRR) | -3.9% |
| Chrysler Corp (C) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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